World Power PlantsWorld Power Plants

Poplar Hill Generating Plant45 MW Gas

Gas

Poplar Hill Generating Plant is a 45 MW gas power plant in Canada, operated by Dynasty Power Generation. Ranked #94 of 99 gas plants in Canada. Its 45 MW represents 0.15% of Canada's total gas capacity of 29,357 MW. The largest gas plant in Canada is the Lennox Generating Station at 2,140 MW, making Poplar Hill 47.6 times smaller. The nearest plant within 50 km is Grande Prairie EcoPower (25 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in Alberta, approximately 450 km northwest of Edmonton.

Capacity
45 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Dynasty Power Generation
Location
55.3389°, -119.2186°

Canada, North America

Location

Coordinates:: 55.338889, -119.218611
Open in Google Maps
Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
86.9 Kt
177 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Est. Retirement
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
18.9K
cars per year
11.6K
homes per year
4.0M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Canada
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

CanadaEnergy Profile

1,334
Total Plants
193.2 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGasNuclearWind
Top Fuels

Gas Power Generation: An Overview of Its Mechanisms, Benefits, and Future Prospects

Gas power generation is a significant component of the global energy landscape, characterized by the use of natural gas to produce electricity. This process typically involves either gas turbines or combined cycle gas plants. In a gas turbine, compressed air is mixed with natural gas and ignited, producing high-temperature exhaust gases that spin a turbine connected to a generator. Combined cycle plants enhance efficiency by utilizing both gas and steam turbines. After the gas turbine generates electricity, the waste heat is used to produce steam, which drives a steam turbine, thereby maximizing energy extraction from the fuel.

See Incorrect or Missing Data?

Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.